Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, located on the
River Yare. It lies 20 miles from Norwich, and has an urban area of roughly 8.4
square miles. It has a population of over 36,000, and is part of the Borough of
Great Yarmouth.
Great Yarmouth has been a seaside resort since the mid-18th
century. For centuries it was an important fishing port. But, by the 1960s, the
town was better known for its oil rig supply industry. These days, Yarmouth
continues to support the development of renewable energy, particularly offshore
wind power. There is a wind farm close to the town with roughly 30 generators.
The town is famous for its historic streets and seafront. It
boasts one of the largest market places in England, and has a full-time circus which
runs throughout the year. The town has a total of two piers - Wellington Pier
and Britannia Pier - both of which are popular in the summer months.
Top attractions include the Time and Tide Museum, Merrivale
Model Village and Joyland. Other sites worth visiting are the Elizabethan House
Museum and SEA LIFE - Great Yarmouth. For those into sport, a day-out at the
Great Yarmouth Racecourse is always good fun. The same goes for Yarmouth
Stadium - which plays host to greyhound racing throughout the year.
Great Yarmouth’s seafront has the nickname “Golden Mile”, on
account of its sandy beaches and strip of amusement arcades. It draws millions
throughout the year, and is well known for its indoor and outdoor activities.
The town offers a number of transport links. Its main train
station, Great Yarmouth railway station, is located close to the waterfront and
offers direct services to Norwich via Acle and Reedham. There are various buses
which run through Yarmouth, and most can be boarded at the Market Gates
Shopping Centre. The buses run to Peterborough and Lowestoft, as well as
various suburban areas like Hemsby and Bradwell.
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